Posts Tagged ‘Mental Health’
Criminally Ill: State Mental Hospitals Are Turning Into Prisons
A shortage of beds in mental health facilities leads those in crisis to sit in jail without treatment, sometimes for weeks at a time.
Read MoreKyren Lacy’s Death at 24 Sheds Light on Black Male Suicide Crisis
The young athlete’s death highlights a troubling increase in suicide rates among Black men in the United States.
Read MoreRacial Bias in Medicine Is Driving the Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in Black Patients
Recent research and health data analyses reveal a troubling pattern of racial bias in psychiatric diagnoses, particularly affecting Black patients. Experts point to implicit bias among medical professionals as a significant factor driving the overdiagnosis of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders within Black communities.
Read MoreThe State of Black America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic
People of color struggling with addiction have long been penalized, not helped, allowing addiction and overdoses to continue unchecked.
Read MoreFinally, a Program to Support Black Student Mental Health
66 colleges have already joined the Excellence in Mental Health on Campus program, which includes an 18-month setup process to ensure success.
Read MoreTrauma Prevention Is Crime Prevention
Addressing inequalities in health, income, education, and housing that can lead to trauma may be key to reducing crime.
Read MoreSilent Crisis: When Bullying Targets Black Students
Schools continue to fail to protect students against bully, especially the race-based bullying faced by Black students.
Read MoreThis Breathwork Expert Is Helping Us Breathe Easier In A World That Places Undue Burdens On Black Women
J Marie is advocating for breathwork as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment among Black women, highlighting its benefits for mental health and wellness. Through her programs, she aims to create a supportive community that nurtures self-expression and promotes holistic well-being.
Read MoreIn one of America’s most troubled jails, a mental health unit has managed to thrive
Those incarcerated in the Orleans Justice Center have new mental health support in place of violent enforcement.
Read MoreThe Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in Sports
Simone Biles’ openness about her struggles with mental health have inspired many other Black women to seek support as well.
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